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Richaun Holmes of the Washington Wizards reacts after dunking the ball as Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets looks on.

The Washington Wizards Have Forgotten How To Lose

Kalyn Kahler

Mike Glennon #2 of the New York Giants throws the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Here’s What Happened Every Time The Giants Tried To Pass

Folarin Balogun of Arsenal looks dejected as he is consoled by Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal following defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England.

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Mikel Arteta Isn’t Helping His Case

Austin Hays #21 of the Baltimore Orioles can not get to a home run hit ball by Austin Riley #27 (not pictured) of the Atlanta Braves fifth inning during a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 21, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Washington Wizards Have Forgotten How To Lose

Here’s What Happened Every Time The Giants Tried To Pass

Mikel Arteta Isn’t Helping His Case

The Orioles’ Losses Are Getting Too Close

Surely You Won’t Guess What The Falcons Did With A 29-10 Halftime Lead